Safety Alert
Safety Alert 12 - Accidents
Safety Alert 12 - Accidents
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 12
- DrowningElectric shockExplosion
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervisionSafety communication
Summary
This notice describes maintenance accidents involving a flare condensate knockout drum, crane transfer of a sandblast pot and electrical switching gear. Outcomes included explosion burns, overboard injuries and fatal electrocution. Incomplete adherence to established procedures contributed significantly; recommendations address procedure review, crew reinforcement and supervisory checks before critical operations.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
The alert addresses accidents without identifying a specific hazard or activity.
BSEE Safety Alert 12.